Located on Southwest 7th Street in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, the Hawkeye Transfer Company Warehouse is a historic building also known as the Rocket Transfer Building. The structure was built by Frederick Hubbell, who founded F.M. Hubbell and Son, which later became Hubbell Realty Co. The company has retained ownership of the building since it was constructed.
In 2009, plans were approved to convert the building, along with the Schmitt and Henry Manufacturing Company complex, into loft apartments. This transition reflects a new chapter for the warehouse while maintaining its historical presence in the urban landscape.
The building received official recognition when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. Today, it serves as a prominent example of historic preservation in Des Moines, blending its industrial past with modern residential use.
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